Shahid Kapoor's Ashwatthama Hits Roadblock, Film Put On Hold After Budget Goes Over ₹500 Crore?

Shahid Kapoor starrer Ashwatthama: Saga Continues was announced as a part of Amazon Prime Video's upcoming slate of titles. Helined by Shahid Kapoor, magnum opus is helmed by Sachin Ravi. In recent turn of events, film has been put on hold.

Shahid Kapoor starrer Ashwatthama put on hold?

Shahid Kapoor’s magnum opus touted to be one of ambitious productions from India seems to be facing a challenge. According to a report in Mid-Day, Ashwatthama has been put on hold because of budget constraints and logistical challenges.

Reports suggest that film which is produced by Vasu Bhganani’s Pooja Entertainment along with Amazon Studios, reveal that budget initially was ₹500 crore, but it increased as work of pre-production progressed. Moreover, reports say that since project scale was enormous, main idea was to rival international fantasy-action films. As shooting progressed by, it became clear that budget would be serious challenge. Anor factor was Pooja Entertainment’s debt. makers h even announced film and shared poster on Instagram this year.

What do we know about Ashwatthama- Saga Continues?

film delves into  Legend of Immortal Warrior Ashwatthama from Mahabharata, believed to walk among us even today. Set in present era marked by rapid technological vancements and humanity's remarkable capabilities, Ashwatthama confronts challenges of modernity, facing off against formidable versaries in a high-octane, action-packed narrative.

As mystery of a legendary figure thrust into chaos of present day unravels, film explores inner psyche of an immortal being, revealing how he perceives world he has witnessed for thousands of years. film will be a platform where past and present collide, and true essence of heroism is put to ultimate test.